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View article: Granulocyte Transfusions in Pediatric Hemato‐Oncology: Neutrophil Response and CRP Kinetics
Granulocyte Transfusions in Pediatric Hemato‐Oncology: Neutrophil Response and CRP Kinetics Open
Background Granulocyte transfusions (GTXs) are used in neutropenic pediatric hemato‐oncology patients with infections unresponsive to antimicrobial therapy, but their clinical benefit remains uncertain. Methods We retrospectively reviewed …
View article: The prevalence and timing of seroconversion during pregnancy—A retrospective study to enable safe transfusion
The prevalence and timing of seroconversion during pregnancy—A retrospective study to enable safe transfusion Open
Background During pregnancy, exposure to fetal red blood cell antigens can trigger alloimmunization. To enable safe transfusion of compatible blood for pregnant individuals where urgent surgery might be necessary, blood bank standards mand…
View article: Characterization of persistent COVID-19: An emerging post- pandemic crisis in immunocompromised patients. An observational cohort study
Characterization of persistent COVID-19: An emerging post- pandemic crisis in immunocompromised patients. An observational cohort study Open
Introduction Persistent coronavirus disease 2019 (pCOVID-19) is an emerging complication of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, particularly among immunocompromised patients. We aimed to characterize our…
View article: Differences in the product characteristics and clinical use of granulocytes for transfusion: The <scp>BEST</scp> Collaborative study
Differences in the product characteristics and clinical use of granulocytes for transfusion: The <span>BEST</span> Collaborative study Open
Background Whether granulocytes for transfusion are beneficial remains uncertain, although some evidence suggests that efficacy may be dose‐related. Granulocytes are mostly produced by apheresis procedure, but other means of production are…
View article: Extracorporeal photopheresis induces <scp>NETosis</scp> in neutrophils derived from patients with chronic <scp>graft‐vs‐host</scp> disease
Extracorporeal photopheresis induces <span>NETosis</span> in neutrophils derived from patients with chronic <span>graft‐vs‐host</span> disease Open
Introduction Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is considered an effective treatment for patients with chronic graft vs host disease (cGVHD) and demonstrates efficacy in ameliorating GVHD. The mechanism by which ECP acts against cGVHD is n…
View article: Altered somatic hypermutation patterns in COVID-19 patients classifies disease severity
Altered somatic hypermutation patterns in COVID-19 patients classifies disease severity Open
Introduction The success of the human body in fighting SARS-CoV2 infection relies on lymphocytes and their antigen receptors. Identifying and characterizing clinically relevant receptors is of utmost importance. Methods We report here the …
View article: Reciprocal interactions between innate immune cells and astrocytes facilitate neuroinflammation and brain metastasis via lipocalin-2
Reciprocal interactions between innate immune cells and astrocytes facilitate neuroinflammation and brain metastasis via lipocalin-2 Open
Brain metastasis still encompass very grim prognosis and therefore understanding the underlying mechanisms is an urgent need toward developing better therapeutic strategies. We uncover the intricate interactions between recruited innate im…
View article: Altered somatic hypermutation patterns in COVID-19 patients classifies disease severity
Altered somatic hypermutation patterns in COVID-19 patients classifies disease severity Open
The success of the human body in fighting SARS-CoV-2 infection relies on lymphocytes and their antigen receptors. Identifying and characterizing clinically relevant receptors is of utmost importance. We report here the application of a mac…
View article: International Society of Blood Transfusion Working Party on Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology Report of Basel and three virtual business meetings: Update on blood group systems
International Society of Blood Transfusion Working Party on Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology Report of Basel and three virtual business meetings: Update on blood group systems Open
Background and Objectives Under the ISBT, the Working Party (WP) for Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology is charged with ratifying blood group systems, antigens and alleles. This report presents the outcomes from four WP bu…
View article: Long-term outcomes of catheter-based intervention for clinically significant paravalvular leak
Long-term outcomes of catheter-based intervention for clinically significant paravalvular leak Open
For patients who are deemed intermediate- to high-risk for repeat surgery, transcatheter PVL closure shows reasonable clinical success rates, with a significant improvement in symptoms, and a relatively low rate of periprocedural complicat…
View article: Willingness and concerns of transfusion-dependent hematological patients toward the option of home transfusion therapy
Willingness and concerns of transfusion-dependent hematological patients toward the option of home transfusion therapy Open
Background: One of the main obstacles of providing home-based palliative care to transfusion-dependent hematology patients is the lack of home transfusions services. While healthcare professionals are concerned with safety and cost of home…
View article: An Early Unexpected Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Relapse Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review
An Early Unexpected Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Relapse Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
SARS-CoV-2 has been reported as a possible triggering factor for the development of several autoimmune diseases and inflammatory dysregulation. Here, we present a case report of a woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus and an…
View article: Supplementary Material for: An Early Unexpected Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Relapse Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review
Supplementary Material for: An Early Unexpected Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Relapse Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
SARS-CoV-2 has been reported as a possible triggering factor for the development of several autoimmune diseases and inflammatory dysregulation. Here, we present a case report of a woman with a history of systemic lupus erythematosus and an…
View article: Prolonged Anhepatic Phase after Liver Transplantation Failure Followed by ABO Incompatible Liver Transplantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Prolonged Anhepatic Phase after Liver Transplantation Failure Followed by ABO Incompatible Liver Transplantation: A Case Report and Review of the Literature Open
Objective: To describe the experience with a multimodal therapeutic approach in a patient who developed toxic liver syndrome and fulminant hepatic failure following orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) as a result of occlusion of the por…
View article: PS1587 EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE USE OF BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS – EXTENDED FOLLOW UP AND COMPARATIVE STUDY
PS1587 EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ENCOURAGING APPROPRIATE USE OF BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS – EXTENDED FOLLOW UP AND COMPARATIVE STUDY Open
Background: Restrictive transfusion strategy of packed red blood cells (PRBCs) has been shown to improve patient outcomes in a variety of clinical settings. Various educational measures have been shown to improve short‐term appropriateness…
View article: Vox Sanguinis International Forum on paediatric indications for blood component transfusion
Vox Sanguinis International Forum on paediatric indications for blood component transfusion Open
neonatal patients -10-15 ml/kg.
View article: International Society of Blood Transfusion Working Party on Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology: Report of the Dubai, Copenhagen and Toronto meetings
International Society of Blood Transfusion Working Party on Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology: Report of the Dubai, Copenhagen and Toronto meetings Open
Background and objectives The International Society of Blood Transfusion ( ISBT ) Working Party for Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology meets in association with the ISBT congress and has met three times since the last repo…
View article: Loss of CD55 in Eculizumab-Responsive Protein-Losing Enteropathy
Loss of CD55 in Eculizumab-Responsive Protein-Losing Enteropathy Open
Loss of CD55 in Eculizumab-Responsive Protein-Losing EnteropathyTo the Editor: Protein-losing enteropathy usually manifests as peripheral and visceral edema due to hypoalbuminemia. 1 We followed a large consanguineous Muslim-Arab family th…
View article: An international survey on the role of the hospital transfusion committee
An international survey on the role of the hospital transfusion committee Open
BACKGROUND Hospital transfusion committees (HTCs) can oversee all aspects of transfusion practice at a hospital. This survey sought to identify which quality variables were being reported at HTCs around the world. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS …
View article: International society of blood transfusion working party on red cell immunogenetics and terminology: report of the Seoul and London meetings
International society of blood transfusion working party on red cell immunogenetics and terminology: report of the Seoul and London meetings Open
The Working Party has met twice since the last report: in Seoul, South Korea 2014, and in London, UK 2015, both in association with the International Society of Blood Transfusion ( ISBT ) Congress. As in previous meetings, matters pertaini…
View article: The Israeli rare donor blood program
The Israeli rare donor blood program Open
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View article: International rare donor panels: a review
International rare donor panels: a review Open
International rare blood donor panels or registries are important in the consistent availability of rare blood for patients who need this scarce resource. In countries where it has been possible to commit resources to this effort and often…